Z4 2.5si 2007 or 3.0se 2004?
Z4 2.5si 2007 or 3.0se 2004?
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Ilikebeaver

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3,239 posts

212 months

Monday 26th March 2012
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Have found two cars I like. Both are the same price.

One is a 2004 Z4 3.0 se with 66k miles, and a good spec list.

The other is a 2007 Z4 2.5si with 79k miles, and also has a good spec list.

The 2.5si is more on insurance (but not by much)

Would there be a good reason to pick one over the other?

I like them both.

jaedba2604

4,098 posts

178 months

Monday 26th March 2012
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I would say it depends on a couple of things - well lots really, but.... :

What is the condition of both?

what will be the intended use of your purchase?

How many miles will you do pa?

How long will you keep it for?

What's the price difference?

Eg, if you're going to use it as a daily commuter, park it where it's likely to get dings etc, and the older car is considerably cheaper, perhaps I'd go for that one.

If you'll only do a few miles pa and keeps things mint, and the newer one is in better condition, then the mileage will level out over a few years and you'll have a newer car.

If you're going to keep it forever, and the prices are reasonably equal, then pick your favourite colour...

And I think the Z4 was an Si irrespective of trim, so is the 2.5 a sport? The 3.0 is the more popular engine, the sport is the more popular trim...

I guess when i buy a car I always try and think of how it will end up, i wouldn't buy one that had been fastidiously maintained if i was going to run it anywhere and everywhere..


Edited by jaedba2604 on Monday 26th March 13:26